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Hegseth prays at Pentagon service for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies

Remarks come after Hegseth calls for changes to military’s chaplain corps, which he said had been ‘watered down’

The Guardian - US

Pentagon mulls redirecting Ukraine military aid to Middle East, reports claim

With the Iran war showing no signs of winding down, the US might prioritise the Middle East over Ukraine not only in terms of its focus and attention, but also in terms of military aid, US media reported Thursday.

Euronews

God on their side: how the US, Israel and Iran are all using religion to garner support

America’s secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, sports an array of tattoos with Christian messaging, including one which reads “Deus Vult”, God wills it, and is associated with the medieval crusades. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, while leading a Christian service at the Pentagon on March 25,…

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Iran Ceasefire Doubts Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19%. The dollar is climbing today as doubts about whether a ceasefire in Iran will materialize weigh on stocks and boost safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's decline in US weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 1.75-year low is a...

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Hegseth Calls for 'Overwhelming Violence' Against Enemies at Pentagon Prayer Service

A Pentagon official's prayer for 'overwhelming violence' against enemies has sparked a debate on the role of religion in military leadership.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon prepares for massive ‘final blow’ on Iran that could include ground troops and bombing campaign: report

The plans come as Trump warned Iran to make a deal to end the war ‘before it’s too late’

The Independent UK

Republicans Shut Down Congress to 'Protect' Trump Jr. From Testifying About His Firm's £484M Pentagon Windfall

Explore the controversy as House Republicans block a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr. over a $620M Pentagon loan tied to his venture-backed firm, raising oversight concerns.

International Business Times UK

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Pentagon weighs redirecting Ukraine-bound weapons to Middle East as Iran war strains US munitions: Report

The Pentagon is reportedly considering rerouting some weapons, including air defence interceptors, originally destined for Ukraine to the Middle East due to strains on US stockpiles from the ongoing Iran war. This move highlights the difficult choices Washington faces in balancing support for Kyiv with its operational needs in the…

The Times of India

Behind the Curtain: How Anthropic's Pentagon deal could get revived

Here's one possibility to keep an eye on.

Axios

Pentagon prepares for massive "final blow" of Iran war

Multiple scenarios under consideration involve thousands of boots on the ground.

Axios

Hegseth leads Pentagon Christian service with prayer for ‘overwhelming violence’

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service

Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance

The Independent UK

Reconciliation bill preparations get underway despite doubts

Work on the second reconciliation bill of the 119th Congress took a baby step forward Wednesday as the House and Senate Budget Committee chairs met to review plans for the first step in the process: drafting a budget resolution. Despite considerable doubts among Republicans that they can unify for a…

Roll Call

American most expensive warship ever built retreats from Iran conflict after a laundry room fire, Pentagon admits it may not be combat-ready

It cost more than $13 billion!

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The Independent UK

Drug camp bombing that Hegseth boasted about was actually a dairy farm: report

‘It’s an outrage,’ the owner of the property said. ‘Everywhere you look there are animals: the cows I milk, the calves, the horses’

International Business Times UK

Federal Judge Calls Hegseth Directive 'Troubling' In Anthropic Case, Suggests It May 'Cripple' Company

Explore the legal battle between Anthropic and the Pentagon as a federal judge questions the government's motives behind blacklisting the AI company.

International Business Times UK

US Army Announces Sweeping Rule Changes Allowing Older Recruits And Marijuana Offenders To Enlist

The US Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 and removed the waiver requirement for applicants with a single marijuana conviction, aligning with Department of Defense standards.

International Business Times UK

US Troops Told To 'Get Ready' For Iran As Conscientious Objection Requests Surge '1,000%' And Fears Grow Among Ranks

US service members are increasingly filing for conscientious objector status as tensions rise with imminent deployments to the Middle East.

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The Guardian - US

US army raises upper age for recruits to 42 and scraps marijuana restrictions

Change raises age limit from 35 and removes barrier for entry for recruits who have a legal conviction for cannabis

The Times of India

US deploys 2,000 paratroopers from ‘Immediate Response Force’ to Middle East amid escalation: Report

Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping…

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2 Defense Tech Stocks That Could Still Win in Periods of Stagflation

These defense tech stocks could soar, even if we see periods of stagflation.

Euronews

'An attempt to cripple Anthropic': US judge questions whether ban on AI company is punitive

“He's [President Trump] trying to teach the AI industry to fall into line like everybody else," Computer scientist Ben Goertzel tells Euronews.

The Independent UK

Iran rejects Trump peace deal and vows never to agree with US leader

Iran has dismissed claims by President Donald Trump that diplomacy is back on track, saying that its military will "never come to terms" with him. Trump reportedly offered Iran a 15-point plan to end the conflict via mediators, claiming Iran "want to make a deal so badly" and agreed to…

Fortune

‘We’ve become like Europe’: Jamie Dimon warns China is beating the U.S. as he says Iran war means a ’better chance’ of permanent Middle East peace

Dimon spoke favorably about the Iran war, saying the largest countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, want peace.

The Independent UK

Oil drops below $100 a barrel as Trump makes new Iran claim

Oil prices fell and stocks rose after US President Donald Trump announced he had sent a peace plan to Iran, claiming Tehran had agreed it would never obtain a nuclear weapon. Brent crude dropped by approximately 7 per cent to below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near…

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